Celstron SkyMaster Giant15x70 Binoculars
(with tripod adaptor)
You will be amazed at the celestial objects you can view with a good pair of binoculars. The Celestron SkyMaster15x70 binoculars are an excellent, low-cost choice for the urban skywatcher.Buy from Amazon ON SALE  FREE Shipping 

December solstice at 17:47 UT. The time when the Sun reaches the point farthest south of the celestial equator marking the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
 December Solstice (Wikipedia)